Global Quality Tools and Methods Specialist

Edwards Vacuum; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer in Burgess Hill is seeking a Global Quality Tools and Methods Specialist. You will define and implement quality management methodologies while leading cross-functional quality initiatives to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in quality engineering, strong expertise in statistical analysis, and possess advanced certifications. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between remote and on-site work.

Benefits

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Health and well-being

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a quality engineering, reliability, or operational excellence specialist.
• Hands-on experience with operational platforms and advanced analytics for quality monitoring.
• Practical knowledge of ISO 9001:2015.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the global strategy for Quality Tools & Methods.
• Lead cross-functional and quality initiatives to establish a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion the integration of quality tools into product development.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, DOE, MSA, DFSS, APQP, 8D, DMAIC)

Strong data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis software

Excellent communication and facilitation skills

Cross-functional leadership skills

Education

Advanced certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Python

Power BI

Job description

Global Quality Tools and Methods Specialist

• Functional area:: Quality
• Country:: UK - United Kingdom
• City:: Burgess Hill
• On-Site/Remote:: Hybride
• Company name:: Edwards Ltd
• Date of Posting:: December 10, 2025
• Last date to apply:: December 31, 2025

Your role

As a Global Quality Tools and Methods Specialist, your mission is to define, implement, and continuously improve the quality management methodologies, standards, and digital tools used across the organisation to ensure product and process excellence in the design, manufacturing, and service of semiconductor equipment. You will report to VP Customer Quality.

You will

• Define and deploy the global strategy for Quality Tools & Methods in alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead cross-functional and cross-divisional quality initiatives to establish a culture of prevention, standardisation, and continuous improvement.
• Own and continuously improve the company’s quality methodologies and standards (FMEA, SPC, MSA, APQP, PPAP, 8D, CAPA, DFMEA/PFMEA), driving harmonisation of quality processes across R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, and field service.
• Champion the integration of quality tools into new product introduction (NPI) and production management systems, supporting advanced data analytics and automated quality reporting.
• Institutionalise lessons-learned systems and participate in workshops and Kaizen events focused on yield, reliability, and performance improvement.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Field Service teams to embed quality tools early in product and process development.
• Collaborate with key suppliers and customers to align on quality standards and continuous improvement goals.
• Manage and mentor global quality teams for methods and tool deployment, supporting audits and quality reviews.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

You have 10+ years of experience, working as a quality engineering, reliability, or operational excellence specialist within semiconductor equipment or high-tech equipment environments.

• Expert-level knowledge of quality tools (FMEA, SPC, DOE, MSA, DFSS, APQP, 8D, DMAIC)
• Strong data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis software (Minitab, JMP, Python, or Power BI)
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and cross-functional leadership skills; ability to influence at all organisational levels and lead through change.
• Advanced certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert; practical knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; hands-on experience with operational platforms and advanced analytics for quality monitoring.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Global Technology Centre in Burgess Hill, United Kingdom (GB).

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Jessica Timperley

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